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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Greensboro, NC?

The distance between Greensboro (Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 2173 miles / 3496 kilometers / 1888 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Greensboro (GSO) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2489 miles / 4006 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 52 minutes.

Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Greensboro to Los Angeles

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Greensboro to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2172.545 miles
  • 3496.373 kilometers
  • 1887.890 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2167.772 miles
  • 3488.691 kilometers
  • 1883.742 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Greensboro to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Greensboro to Los Angeles generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 523 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Greensboro to Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport
City: Greensboro, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GSO
ICAO Code: KGSO
Coordinates: 36°5′52″N, 79°56′14″W
Destination Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W